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Title: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Msturm on March 10, 2018, 07:55:00 PM
Fresh off the the chopping block.

Vine Maple. 66.5 tip to tip . It is a bit lumpy on the back. 56@28.  Finished with stain, and 7 coats of danish oil and rubbed down with paste wax.  Shoots great.

      (https://i.imgur.com/c1myyPj.jpg)

      (https://i.imgur.com/vAw2Pmc.jpg)

      (https://i.imgur.com/eS98FgY.jpg?1)

 (https://i.imgur.com/9C24Bk1.jpg?1)

      (https://i.imgur.com/Glf2nG5.jpg)

      (https://i.imgur.com/VEI32bc.jpg)

Additionally, the temp was about 16 degrees. selfbows work fine in the cold.

Thanks.

Msturm
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Msturm on March 10, 2018, 08:25:00 PM
I was going to do a build along for this one, but it was way more simple to film it all and edit it down into digestible chunks. Nothing is for sale and this video series is as much for my education as everyone else.

Check it out if you like.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjF7Fm_IQeE&list=PL1qKcxnxNrwSmBnbxfDlgX-m07kVM4Re7
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 10, 2018, 08:31:00 PM
Looks Great Mike,  also looks like you may still be in Alaska.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Possum Head on March 10, 2018, 09:27:00 PM
Man that is sweet!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: on March 10, 2018, 10:40:00 PM
Good lookin’ stick!

Bisch
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Msturm on March 11, 2018, 03:35:00 AM
Yeah Charlie,

I moved to Homer Ak!

Thanks guys. I am pretty happy with it.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: glenbo on March 11, 2018, 07:53:00 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2018, 08:03:00 AM
Sweet..
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: HuronArcher on March 11, 2018, 09:26:00 AM
Well done   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: twitchstick on March 11, 2018, 09:47:00 AM
Very nice   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: ron w on March 11, 2018, 09:50:00 AM
:thumbsup:  Nice......is your move permanent or just temporary.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 11, 2018, 10:41:00 AM
A very well made video! Have you considered using a tillering gizmo on your builds? It sure takes the guess work out of where to remove wood.

Super easy to make and they work really well.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=001047#000000
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: HuronArcher on March 11, 2018, 11:24:00 AM
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Msturm on March 11, 2018, 02:49:00 PM
Hey Eric. I have used a gizmo before. I like them. I just didn't bring mine on the move.


Ron, The move is permanent for the near future.  Hopefully I will have a few good hunting stories in the upcoming years.

have a great day!

Msturm
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: ron w on March 11, 2018, 08:28:00 PM
I'll miss the goat hunts on the Island, but maybe you will give us a thrill with a hunt for moose or some other critter from the great white north.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Msturm on March 11, 2018, 09:27:00 PM
yeah Ron, There is plenty of goat hunting here too. Just white fluffy ones now.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: 4runr on March 11, 2018, 09:35:00 PM
Beautiful bow!
Excellent video as well.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: JNewton on March 11, 2018, 10:26:00 PM
Nice Bow, Msturm!!!     :knothead:  

How durable is vine maple for bow wood? I try to shoot every day. Some times for 20 min., sometimes for an hour. Will vine maple hold up to that okay?

Are there more "species" of vine maple than just one, or a certain type of vine maple that makes a better bow than other kinds?
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Msturm on March 12, 2018, 12:06:00 AM
JNewton,

I am no expert on Vine Maple. I just recieved a stave from a guy who was clearing out some over stock from his shed. after I got it I did a bit of research and it seems by most accounts to be a great bow wood and a properly tillered bow will shoot great for a very long time. If you have a bunch of it on your land there is no reason not to make a few bows!  It is pretty fun to make them and even more fun to fill the freezer with something you made out of a log.  (if you wanna send me a piece I can make a bow out of it and let you know if your Vine Maple is suitable for bow making lol...)   Check out Weyland. He is from Oregon and makes quite a few gorgeous Vine Maple bows. If you run a search on Primitive Archer a bunch of them will come up. I believe there is a really detailed build along on the bowers bench section of Tradgang too.   BEST OF LUCK!!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: hunting badger on March 12, 2018, 12:43:00 AM
Msturm, thats a nice bow! I like vine maple I cut most of mine in Montana, I have kids and grandkids there. If you are living in Homer you should join the Traditional Archer of Alaska ( TAA), we have our big Jay Massey Shoot over Memorial Day  weekend every year, Great place to camp for the weekend and a awesome 3D course and great comradery. Come join us, you'll be glad you did!!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Sixby on March 12, 2018, 01:05:00 AM
Very nice and thanks for sharing it. You are right in that making a stick bow and taking game with it is a special thing.

God bless, Steve
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: joe vt on March 12, 2018, 07:50:00 AM
That is an awesome looking self bow Michael. I also enjoyed watching your videos. I have watched Weylin's videos too. He makes some outstanding bows. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 12, 2018, 02:24:00 PM
Enjoy your new home. Been through Homer once.  I bet you have more space to work on bows than your apartment before.
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: varmint101 on March 12, 2018, 04:22:00 PM
Cool!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: wooddamon1 on March 14, 2018, 10:44:00 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: GreyGoose on March 15, 2018, 10:09:00 AM
Nice work - thanks for showing us the bow!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: IdahoCurt on March 16, 2018, 05:51:00 PM
Tiller looks perfect,nice job!
Title: Re: New Selfbow. Vinemaple
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on March 17, 2018, 08:08:00 PM
Well I do like the looks of that.  Very nice work.